How Copy Machine Hard Drives Present a Security Risk
There Are Hard Drives in Your Copy Machines
Many computer users are accustomed to the notion of pulling or erasing a hard drive before discarding a laptop or desktop computer. Many of those same users wouldn’t even consider doing the same for a copier or other business machine. In fact, many offices will enlist disposal and other copy machine services without considering their data.
Your Copier May Have a Data Security Kit
Many copiers with drives, DRAM, and so forth have an optional kit that helps secure that data. The kit can, for instance, clear the DRAM after each operation, such as copying and scanning. If information needs to be stored on an HDD or other internal storage, encryption is an option. Encryption ensures that, without the necessary key, all of the data is useless to whoever possesses it. Many copy machines also have built-in overwrite routines that make data irretrievable. This operation can be performed before a copier is discarded, sold, or returned to a leaser.
Hard Drives Are Removable
If you need to send a machine off-site, for repair for instance, you can remove the HDD beforehand. If you’re recycling an older printer, you can remove the HDD and handle that disposal separately. If your business is selling old copiers and the like, you can remove the hard drives, use enclosures to connect them to a PC, run HDD erasing software, and finally, reattach them to their copiers.
Use a Physical Lock
If your environment calls for security cables and physical locks on computer equipment, then you should also lock your copier HDDs. Some copiers have locks built onto their HDD cages. If yours doesn’t, there are security cables available that are specifically made for this purpose. Be sure to have someone on hand with access whenever your copier is serviced, however.
Destroying an HDD Is an Option
If you lack other options, you can remove a hard drive from a copier and smash it with a hammer so that the platters are destroyed beyond repair. This may even be the preferable option if the drives are too outmoded to be of any real use to anyone.
Affordable Copier Leasing & Buying Solutions for Las Vegas Businesses
Sunrise Office Systems offers flexible copier sales and leasing solutions for businesses across Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new device or a reliable refurbished model, we’ll help you find the right fit for your budget, volume, and workspace.
We work with top copier brands and provide expert support before, during, and after your purchase or lease.
Lease or Buy? We Help You Decide
We help you choose the best equipment financing plan based on your printing needs:
Leasing Benefits:
Buying Benefits:
We guide you through both options to find the right fit for your team and workflow.
What’s Included in Our Copier Leasing Packages
Our Las Vegas copier leasing plans offer all the essentials:
We make sure your device is ready to go and supported throughout the lease.
How to Choose the Right Copier for Your Las Vegas Business
Choosing the right copier isn’t just about color vs. black-and-white or monthly volume—it’s about matching functionality to your unique business environment. Our team will walk you through the most important considerations, including:
Whether you’re a startup in Summerlin or a healthcare provider in Henderson, our consultative approach ensures you get the best fit—not just a machine with bells and whistles.
Copier Brands We Carry
We offer a curated selection of trusted brands, including:
From desktop workgroup models to high-speed enterprise units, we match the right device to your print environment.
Why Businesses in Las Vegas Choose Us
Las Vegas is a city that runs 24/7, and we understand how critical print infrastructure is to your day-to-day operations. Sunrise Office Systems is known for:
Whether you’re printing brochures for a conference or documents for client meetings, we provide reliable solutions that match your pace.
Who We Serve
We support all types of Las Vegas organizations, including:
Whether you’re a startup in Summerlin or a healthcare provider in Henderson, our consultative approach ensures you get the best fit—not just a machine with bells and whistles.
Proudly Serving Milwaukee Businesses
Our on-site service covers businesses throughout the greater Milwaukee area. We are committed to providing the same high level of care and expertise to every client.
Let Us Help Your Office Today!
Affordable Copier Leasing & Buying Solutions for Las Vegas Businesses
Sunrise Office Systems offers flexible copier sales and leasing solutions for businesses across Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new device or a reliable refurbished model, we’ll help you find the right fit for your budget, volume, and workspace.
We work with top copier brands and provide expert support before, during, and after your purchase or lease.
Lease or Buy? We Help You Decide
We help you choose the best equipment financing plan based on your printing needs:
Leasing Benefits:
Buying Benefits:
We guide you through both options to find the right fit for your team and workflow.
What’s Included in Our Copier Leasing Packages
Our Las Vegas copier leasing plans offer all the essentials:
We make sure your device is ready to go and supported throughout the lease.
How to Choose the Right Copier for Your Las Vegas Business
Choosing the right copier isn’t just about color vs. black-and-white or monthly volume—it’s about matching functionality to your unique business environment. Our team will walk you through the most important considerations, including:
Whether you’re a startup in Summerlin or a healthcare provider in Henderson, our consultative approach ensures you get the best fit—not just a machine with bells and whistles.
Copier Brands We Carry
We offer a curated selection of trusted brands, including:
From desktop workgroup models to high-speed enterprise units, we match the right device to your print environment.
Why Businesses in Las Vegas Choose Us
Las Vegas is a city that runs 24/7, and we understand how critical print infrastructure is to your day-to-day operations. Sunrise Office Systems is known for:
Whether you’re printing brochures for a conference or documents for client meetings, we provide reliable solutions that match your pace.
Proudly Serving Milwaukee Businesses
Our on-site service covers businesses throughout the greater Milwaukee area. We are committed to providing the same high level of care and expertise to every client.
Let Us Help Your Office Today!
Affordable Copier Leasing & Buying Solutions for Las Vegas Businesses
Sunrise Office Systems offers flexible copier sales and leasing solutions for businesses across Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new device or a reliable refurbished model, we’ll help you find the right fit for your budget, volume, and workspace.
We work with top copier brands and provide expert support before, during, and after your purchase or lease.
Lease or Buy? We Help You Decide
We help you choose the best equipment financing plan based on your printing needs:
Leasing Benefits:
Buying Benefits:
We guide you through both options to find the right fit for your team and workflow.
What’s Included in Our Copier Leasing Packages
Our Las Vegas copier leasing plans offer all the essentials:
We make sure your device is ready to go and supported throughout the lease.
How to Choose the Right Copier for Your Las Vegas Business
Choosing the right copier isn’t just about color vs. black-and-white or monthly volume—it’s about matching functionality to your unique business environment. Our team will walk you through the most important considerations, including:
Whether you’re a startup in Summerlin or a healthcare provider in Henderson, our consultative approach ensures you get the best fit—not just a machine with bells and whistles.
Copier Brands We Carry
We offer a curated selection of trusted brands, including:
From desktop workgroup models to high-speed enterprise units, we match the right device to your print environment.
Why Businesses in Las Vegas Choose Us
Las Vegas is a city that runs 24/7, and we understand how critical print infrastructure is to your day-to-day operations. Sunrise Office Systems is known for:
Whether you’re printing brochures for a conference or documents for client meetings, we provide reliable solutions that match your pace.
Who We Serve
We support all types of Las Vegas organizations, including:
Whether you’re near the Strip or in the suburbs, we’ll deliver, install, and maintain your device with local support you can count on.
Proudly Serving Milwaukee Businesses
Our on-site service covers businesses throughout the greater Milwaukee area. We are committed to providing the same high level of care and expertise to every client.
